Home National No Ebola outbreak in Uganda, says government Young girls primary victims of humanitarian... Previous Story Image Image A man tortured and killed by his wealth Next Story No Ebola outbreak in Uganda, says government By Vicky Wandawa Added 24th September 2018 10:42 AM Screening of people crossing from DRC for signs and symptoms of Ebola is being conducted at official and unofficial points of entry.Uganda has no case of Ebola, despite a newly confirmed case near the shores of Lake Albert on the DR Congo side of the border, in Ituri Province, the ministry of health has said. According to a press release, the patient died on the September 19 at Tchomia General Hospital which is quite close to Uganda. “She was a contact of two previously confirmed cases (her mother and sister), thus a high risk contact. We are informed that she got lost to follow up when she moved to Kasenyi. She later became sick, and was admitted in Tchomia General Hospital where she died. Read More
A sample was taken from her and results released on the September 21, confirmed that it was positive for Ebola,” reads the press release. Nonetheless, the health ministry said that there is a high risk the disease could spread to Uganda as a result of population movements across Lake Albert to Uganda. Consequently, the health ministry and partners are supporting the districts bordering DRC to heighten preparedness and readiness to handle any Ebola case. Screening of people crossing from DRC for signs and symptoms of Ebola is being conducted at official and unofficial points of entry. Communities have been sensitised about Ebola and are vigilant and reporting any suspicious cases for investigation. Vaccination of front-line health workers to protect them against infection with Ebola Zaire, the strain causing the outbreak in DRC, will be conducted soon. Read More